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FL S0592

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Victor Crist

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits persons younger than 18 years of age from operating any electronic handheld device while driving on Florida highways
  • Establishes a $50 surcharge for violations, classified as a noncriminal traffic infraction
  • Requires law enforcement to enforce this violation only as a secondary offense when the driver has already been cited for violations under Florida traffic or motor vehicle statutes
  • Authorizes officers to issue a warning or provide Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles-approved safety literature instead of imposing the surcharge
  • Takes effect January 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicle Operators/Electronic Handheld Device [CPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Transportation

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Transportation12/9/2009

Full Bill Text

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